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Another female candidate enters FIA presidential race

Oct.1 Virginie Philippot has announced her candidacy for the FIA presidency, becoming the second woman to challenge Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December's election. The 33-year-old Belgian-born motorsport journalist, entrepreneur and former model confirmed her bid via Instagram, declaring her quest 'not to be the first but to make sure I'm not the last'. 'Motorsport should reflect the real world – bold, diverse and united.' Philippot, who has competed in lower-tier categories and attended F1 and WEC events, is not widely known within the racing establishment but is aiming to become the FIA's first female president. She joins Laura Villars and American former steward Tim Mayer on the...
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